Turki Alalshikh has despatched the hearsay mill into overdrive having commented beneath a Millwall social media publish.
It coincided with a bombshell report from the Every day Mail that claimed the Saudi boxing chief has held talks with Millwall relating to a possible takeover of the membership.
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Nevertheless, the report added Millwall insist the membership just isn’t up on the market and shot down accusations any discussions had been had involving Alalshikh.
talkSPORT understands a number of English golf equipment have sounded out Alalshikh over a possible takeover since he bought Spanish membership Almeria to a Saudi funding group on Could 16.
On Tuesday, Millwall posted on X and requested followers to ship their favorite photos and movies from when the membership gained the 2017 League One play-off remaining in opposition to Bradford Metropolis at Wembley.
Two days later, Alalshikh replied within the remark part with a fireplace emoji in addition to a lion emoji, a nod to the membership’s nickname of the Lions.
Followers had been fast to answer Alalshikh’s publish as many implored him to purchase the membership.
One fan wrote: “Purchase Millwall, we welcome you right here.”
One other stated: “Nearest membership to town of London! The potential and company is on one other scale if in the proper palms.”
A 3rd posted: “Legend. Do us a favour mate.”
Millwall is owned by Millwall Holdings Restricted and is chaired by James Berylson, who took over from his father, John, in 2023 after he tragically handed in a motorized vehicle accident.
Studies of Alalshikh’s discussions with Millwall comes after talkSPORT host Simon Jordan revealed the 43-year-old had been searching for a manner into English soccer.
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Alalshikh, who’s the chairman of the Normal Leisure Authority in Saudi Arabia, has poured thousands and thousands into internet hosting excessive profile occasions in his homeland and is estimated to be value £2.14billion.
Jordan was requested about hyperlinks between him and a possible takeover of embattled Championship aspect Sheffield Wednesday.
The previous Crystal Palace proprietor was fast to pour chilly water on the notion however revealed Alalshikh had been trying to find a possible crew to put money into and had recommended taking on the Owls.
“I had the identical dialog, with out being too indiscreet, with Turki Alalshikh, as a result of they’re wanting round at different issues to do,” Jordan stated.
“While I would like English golf equipment to be owned by English individuals as a result of I’ve obtained a terrific delight in my very own nation, that ship has sailed, that horse has bolted.
“So after I’m requested by these guys, ‘what English soccer membership would you advocate for us to purchase?’ I stated if you happen to’re not going to purchase one of many legacy golf equipment of which there’s three on this nation – Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United – the subsequent one down the rank is Tottenham, see if you may get a deal out of Daniel [Levy] for that as a result of that’s a spaceship that wants a brand new captain.
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“If I used to be shopping for a soccer membership and I used to be actually motivated and had your form of dough, I’d purchase Sheffield Wednesday.”
Requested to make clear if these conversations did certainly happen, Jordan doubled down saying: “I informed him that. We’ll see what they do, they’re captains of their very own ship aren’t they?
“Watch out what you want for. We’ve already obtained sufficient overseas funding in our soccer golf equipment but when that is the path of journey, that’s the best way I’d go.”
Ought to Alalshikh proceed to pursue Millwall, he would take over a crew that fell agonisingly in need of the Championship play-offs this time period.
Alex Neil’s aspect finally completed the season in eighth on 66 factors, two shy of sixth-placed Bristol Metropolis.
It marked the fourth time within the final eight seasons Millwall had completed eighth within the second tier.